Comparison

Lensit vs OBLIQUUS

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lensit

This utility app helps users calculate the correct projection lens or distance for video projection events. It supports different aspect ratios and unit systems, with pro features for saving unlimited events.

Highlights
  • Calculate lens factor by size/distance
  • Calculate distance by size/lens factor
  • Support for 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratios
  • Metric and imperial unit support
  • Unit conversion
  • Save unlimited events (Pro feature)
Features
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Get the exact lens and throw distance for your next projection setup β€” instantly. Lensit does the projection math for you: β€’ Enter your screen size and distance to find the right lens β€’ Or enter your lens spec to find the ideal distance β€’ Switch between 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio β€’ Works in metric or imperial β€” or use it to convert between them Built for AV techs, event producers, and anyone setting up a projector who doesn't want to do the math by hand. Pro adds: β€’ Save unlimited events and pull them back up anytime

About

OBLIQUUS

Features
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Screenshots

Lensit4 screens
OBLIQUUS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OBLIQUUS at Free against Lensit's $3.99. OBLIQUUS also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). Lensit's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 17 months). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

OBLIQUUS is free to download; Lensit costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lensit ships an update fortnightly, OBLIQUUS every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 5 level
Lensit versus OBLIQUUS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLensitOBLIQUUS
Price$3.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyFortnightly β€” betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.412.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size49 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerlior cohenBitSolar

In-app purchases

None

Lensit

No in-app purchases

None

OBLIQUUS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lensit free?
Lensit costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OBLIQUUS free?
OBLIQUUS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Lensit or OBLIQUUS have ads?
Neither Lensit nor OBLIQUUS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lensit or OBLIQUUS?
Lensit ships an update fortnightly, and OBLIQUUS every 17 months. Most recently, Lensit was updated on October 10, 2026 and OBLIQUUS on October 9, 2026.

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